Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major Peter Jaquett
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Major Jaquett, a distinguished officer of the Delaware Militia in the American Revolution, was a participant in 32 of the war's battles and was twice wounded. He was by the side of both Colonel Haslet at Princeton and Baron De Kalb at Camden when they were mortally wounded. Following the war Major Jaquett returned to his boyhood home, Long Hook Farm (which was located west of today's Rt 13, approximately 1.1 mile south of the Christiana River bridge).
During the War of 1812 he helped to organize the defenses of Wilmington. Afterward, he again returned to his Long Hook Farm where he resided until his death in 1834.
Many distinguished persons, including George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, are said to have visited Jaquett's Long Hook Farm.
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Major Peter Jaquett (1754-1834) was born on Long Hook Farm, which had been in the family for many generations.
Erected by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America of the State of Delaware. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary.
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Location. 39° 44.286′ N, 75° 32.443′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. It can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street (U.S. 13) and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 N Church St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Major Peter Jaquett (a few steps from this marker); Bayard Plot (a few steps from this marker); Judge Ignatius C. Grubb
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
